The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

times are not unmixed with sadness; but
let US one and all at this gladstone season.
each do all in his or her power to tighten
the hearts Of those around US. Let us for
a season lay aside the cares of daily toll;
let the busy hum of industry cease, close
the books of accounts, release the tolllng
masses. let the marts of merchandise cease
their activities, and all unite IN the Joyous
greeting "a merry Christmas to you. y
And to our readers, one and all, we say.
Merry, Merry Christmas
J. FRANK KINGAN.
There is no better way to remember
friends at Christmas than by some sub
stantial present, such as can be lad at our
friend kingan s at No. 8 Main Street, who
has nice line of jewelry. silverware.
watches, chains. clocks. ETC., all of which
Frank will be glad to show you, and which
can he purchased at fair prices, and salts
faction guaranteed.
NJ. b. OBERDOHFER.
The head of this house is the prince OF
good fellows, and 80 all his numerous Gus
toners decla are. The prices of his goods
are suited to the times, and he has an i'm
mense stock from which you can make a
selection of nice Christmas present.
What is nicer or more appropriate for this
season than neat. nobby overcoat, such
as can be had at Oberdorfer's at all prices,
and in all styles. He can make you a new
man, so that your best friend will not
recognize ycu for he has hats, shoes, men s
and boys suits, and all kinds of furnishing
goods. Messrs. J. w. Campbell and j. A.
Hicks are the polite and attentive sales
men of this house; and the place is No q
S. Augusta street.
BICKLE & HAMRICK.
There is considerable Judgment to be
exercised in selecting suitable Christmas
presents; but you can scarcely go wrong if
you visit the old established house of
Bickle & Hamrick. and choose one from
their well selected stock. A nice lounge
is so suggestive of comfort; or one of those
elegant rocking chairs. SO inviting to the
weary work worn or toiler, who on
an evening can lay aside the cares of the
day, and bless the thoughtful friend,
whose Christmas gift is an ever present
comfort. Try it, kind reader.
y. LOEB & co.
In the handsome new brick block on S.
Augusta Street. is the we'll furnished and
attractive clothing and gentlemen fur
nishing goods ..house of A. Loeb & 60.
Their large show windows are at all times
nicely decorated with handsome goods; but
for the Christmas holiday. special effort
has been given to make the display most
attractive. Go there and take look at
it, and we think you will agree with US in
saying 'it is thing of beauty" The
windows but advertise the large and hand
some stock inside the house. where Mr..
Jas. A. Armentrout, Sam'l Cohn, and
Bake Armentrout. are prepared to ex-
tend to all. polite and gentlemanly atten-
ton.
LUSHBAUGH BROS. & CO.
Our city is blessed with as beautiful,
well constructed and handsome storerooms
as any place in the land, not even except
ing the larger cities, and no where in our
town will you find more comfortable
place for shopping that L. Bros in the
Somervile building On Main Street Their
goods are all new and stylish, of latest de-
sign and finest finish. You can find any.
thing desired in the furniture line in this
house: you will be hard to please if you
! fail here. Their homemade work de.
serves special inspection.
L.F. vOGEL.
Vogel never fails to keep full stock,
| bought at the centres Of trade at such low
prices that he is prepared to compete fol
all classes of trade. He keeps good goods
and has the pluck and energy to put them
before the people in such shape as to meet
the most exacting demand of the critical
public. Give him call at his old estab
lished stand, S, Augusta Street, FEAR G. &
0, Railroad depot.
LOUIS COHEN s. CO.,
| Next door to the Augusta NatiOna
Bank, on Augusta Street, is the last cloth
ing house to which we invite our friends
l.. Cohen & Co. have fine display of al
kinds of goods usually found in first elias:
clothing house. They will be glad to show
their goods, and offer great inducements
to cash buyers. Go with the money il
your hand. and you can buy as many good!
for the same money as at any house il
town.
JNO. BURNS & BRO.
Well, John is just irresistible. HI
stands ever ready, with bright and smil
ing face, to dispense TO his legion of Gus
toners the choicest goods of his line. HI
keeps the best, and gives to all heart,
welcome. He leads On the celebrated ole
Clemmer" whiskey, five years old, but i
that doesn't suit you just say so, and Johl
pledges his Irish faith' to supply you,
every want. He makes speciality for tn,
Christmas holidays. of a choice supply O
egg>nogg and Tom and Jerry, with whicl
he will daily cheer the weary passer~by
Don It forget the Burns building and John
office, the centre of attraction.
F. t. WARE.
There is no place in the city where yol
can fnd q greater variety of goods, than a
Wares "old curiosity shog;" and they ar
not by any means second hand'' goods
for Frank keeps goods of the latest ant
most stylish patterns. You can get gen
uine bargains here; and you will find every
thing that can be thought of. either usefu
OF ornamental. in the house furnishing
line. His place is too we'll known to nee
any lengthy description. Go to see hin
!, and you will be satisfied with your visit
|, Frank guarantees satisfaction.
/ S. NJ. WILKES.
In the stylish furniture warehouse o
1 Beverly Street, next door above the post
office, you will find nice and TASTEFUL
!, displayed stock of choice furniture
Wilkes has been for many years IN tn
business, and knows what is needed t
supply the wants of the city and count
J trade. If you want cheap goods, he ha
!, them, and if you want something in haui
some style, and more costly in price, h
has that as WELL And if he does not hay
it in stock, he can tell you just what
will cost, and place it your door in tn
. quickest possible time, guaranteeing sati
faction in all cases. Mr.. Hyer, the mai